Month: February 2024

2 years ago

St. John’s music teacher nominated for ‘teacher of the year’ JUNO Award with MusiCounts charity

Sarah Comerford, a music education teacher at McDonald Drive Elementary School in St. John’s was one of five teachers nation wide, to receive the nomination of excellence. At today’s live JUNO nominee announcement, MusiCounts revealed the nominees for the 2024 teacher of the year award. Each year, the charity selects nominees from across the country […]

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2 years ago

Bay Roberts RCMP investigates theft of truck

Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating the theft of a truck that occurred sometime between Jan. 28-29. The truck, a 2013 blue Ford F150 Platinum Edition with NL licence plate CH6 339, was stolen sometime overnight on January 28 from a residence on Ted French Place in Bay Roberts. See photo of the truck attached. The […]

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2 years ago

AAHP critical of premier’s health care recruitment mission in Dubai

The Association of Allied Health Professionals says it is frustrated with Premier Andrew Furey’s recent trip to Dubai, just weeks after the union walked away from conciliation efforts with the provincial government. On Saturday, the premier travelled the United Arab Emirates to participate in a health care recruitment event and explore potential business partnerships and […]

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2 years ago

Cape Ray shipwreck looks consistent with 19th century vessel, says Provincial Archaeologist

The Provincial Archaeological team has returned from surveying the shipwreck in Cape Ray, and are now ready to disclose some of their initial findings. Provincial Archaeologist Jamie Brake was among the team of experts who investigated the wreckage in Cape Ray over the weekend. The group collected materials including fasteners, copper rods, wooden tree nails, […]

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2 years ago

Clarenville RCMP responds to hit and run, woman arrested for impaired driving

A woman is facing criminal charges, including impaired driving, following a hit and run in Shoal Harbour on the night of Feb. 3. Just after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night, Clarenville RCMP received a report of a hit and run collision that occurred on Balbo Drive in Clarenville. A pedestrian was struck from behind by […]

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2 years ago

Government and post-secondary campuses closing in St. John’s metro area

With snow in the forecast, government buildings and post-secondary education institutes are closing in the St. John’s metro area. College of the North Atlantic campuses closed at 11 a.m., provincial government closed at noon, and Memorial University campuses closed at 1 p.m.

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2 years ago

RCMP responds to report of road rage and hit and run in Bishop’s Falls

Police in Grand Falls-Windsor are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in an alleged incident of road rage in Bishop’s Falls. The incident resulted in a hit and run on January 23 in Bishop’s Falls. Just after 8:00 p.m., the RCMP received a report from a man who indicated he was driving […]

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2 years ago

Disruption of Medical Imaging Services at Lewisporte Health Centre

Due to human resource challenges, there will be a temporary disruption of medical imaging services (X-rays) at the Lewisporte Health Centre. This disruption will continue until Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. During this time, patients may choose to travel to Gander or Grand Falls-Windsor for medical imaging services. Laboratory services are not affected at this time.

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2 years ago

RCMP and Ascension Collegiate to hold charity hockey game in Bay Roberts

This Saturday night there will be a charity hockey game between the Trinity Conception RCMP and Ascension Collegiate in Bay Roberts. Tickets are $5.00 each and will be in support of safe graduation celebrations. The game takes place at the Bay Arena beginning at 8:00 p.m.

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2 years ago

Over $123,000 raised by swimmers at Swim for Hope

This past weekend more than 450 swimmers from all across the province swam for Hope. The Swim for Hope event is a swim relay where participants collect individual and corporate pledges. This year the fundraiser raised $123,553.05. Funds raised from this event will support the Cancer Care Foundation and the participating swim clubs who are […]

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